Irina Shayk CONFIRMS split with Cristiano Ronaldo but denies family rift was the cause of break up

Winter break: Cristiano Ronaldo and Irina Shayk have split up after rowing over New Year (Image: Getty)

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Irina Shayk has confirmed that she has split up with Real Madrid star Cristiano Ronaldo after a five-year romance, but she denied claims that a family feud was behind it.

The Victoria's Secret model was alleged to have been dumped by the Ballon D'or winner after she refused to attend a surprise party for his mother's birthday, but a rep for Irina has denied these reports.

Irina Shayk poses for Agua Bendita. (Image: Agua Bendita)

While Cristiano remains tight-lipped, Irina's camp have confirmed the split and a rep for the beauty said that she has been close with his family throughout the course of their relationship".

They also added that "any negative rumors with regards to Irina and the Ronaldo family are completely false and have not been a factor in the cause of the spilt."

Cristiano Ronaldo and Irina Shayk attend the LFP Gala in Madrid, Spain in October (Image: Splash)

Yesterday, it emerged that t he football superstar, 29, spent New Year’s Eve alone with his son when Irina Shayk decided not to attend the 60th birthday party, it was claimed.

The couple rowed and the former Manchester United star – this week voted the best player in the world – decided to end his romance with Irina.

Her relationship with his mum Dolores Aveiro and sisters Elma and Katia was at the centre of tensions, according to reports in Portugal.

(Image: Reuters)

Irina, 29, sparked speculation after she stopped following the Real Madrid star on Twitter.

She also chose not to attend the Fifa Ballon d’Or ceremony in Zurich on Monday, when he was named the best player in the world.

Her boyfriend of nearly five years was joined on stage by his four-year-old son Cristiano Jr and Dolores.

He thanked his family, teammates and supporters but made no mention of Irina.

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A source said: “Dolores wanted someone who would assume the role of mum for Cristiano Jr.